Category - blockade

Activists plan peaceful blockade of Atomic Weapons Establishment

agency reporter — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:14:55 +0000

A broad range of nonviolence activists are calling for a major peaceful blockade of the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston, near Reading on Monday 27 October 2008.

Israeli and Palestinian groups deplore tightening of Gaza blockade

staff writers — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:40:16 +0000

There are fears that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is set to worsen after a petition to the Israeli Supreme Court, supported by church and other groups, failed to stop the government from stepping up its blockade of the territory.

Catholic agency calls for Gaza action as residents seek help from Egypt

staff writers — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:02:45 +0000

As Gaza residents flood into Egypt seeking basic goods for survival, Caritas Jerusalem, the Catholic aid network, is joining church, United Nations agencies and NGOs in calling for measures to end the escalating crisis in Gaza.

Salaam Bethlehem - looking beyond the wall

associate writer — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:08:11 +0000

Salaam Bethlehem is touring in the UK throughout the season of Advent with performances until 22 December 2007. This is the story of a production which highlights the situation of a famous city and today's Palestinian Christians and Muslims.